Como Lakeside Pavilion Social
Wed, June 24, 2026, at 11am
Como Lakeside Pavilion
Waterfall Room (3rd Floor)
1360 Lexington Parkway North, St Paul
We will gather in the Waterfall Room for an in-person, summer social and luncheon for UMRA members and guests on June 24th. Our event will include social time; a plated, seated lunch; and the always popular Summer Social Trivia Game with quizmasters Dave Dorman and Mark Jenson.
Dave’s career highlights include Peer Education Coordinator, Boynton Health Service; Leadership Development Coordinator, Office of Human Resources; Coach, U of M College Bowl quiz team including two national championships in 1989 and 2004.
Mark’s career highlights include Senior Lecturer, Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication; Student club leader for Ad Club and National Student Advertising Competition.
Our seated lunch will be served in the Waterfall Room, 3rd Floor Como Lakeside Pavilion, providing views of the Hamm Memorial Waterfall.
This event will include social time; a plated, seated lunch; and the Summer Social Trivia Game.
Pre-order your lunch when you register. There are three entree options - all include dessert and a choice of sodas, lemonade, and coffee or water.
Cash bar available inside the Dock & Paddle. No outside food or beverages.
We thank the UMRA Special Events Committee for planning this event.
Questions about the summer social may be directed to Kate Maple [email protected].
We look forward to being together with you on June 24th. Until then, may you have a healthy, joyful summer.
Parking: Free parking is available in two lots adjacent to the pavilion with access off Lexington Parkway.
Cancellations: Cancellations and refunds will be honored until June 9. We are not able to accommodate registrations on the day of the event.
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We will gather in the Waterfall Room for an in-person, summer social and luncheon for UMRA members and guests on June 24th. Our event will include social time; a plated, seated lunch; and the always popular Summer Social Trivia Game with quizmasters Dave Dorman and Mark Jenson.
This event will include social time; a plated, seated lunch; and the Summer Social Trivia Game.
There are three entree options - all include dessert (or GF desert) and a choice of sodas, lemonade, and coffee or water.
Cash bar available inside the Dock & Paddle.
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